Topic: Stanley Collender
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Tornados, fires, floods: How much will Congress allot for disaster aid?
The House and Senate are far apart on how much to mete out for cleanup and recovery after an unusual streak of natural disasters this year. They don't usually budget for such events.
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Congress stalls out on budget and deficits. What next?
Talks broke down on key fronts this week as an impasse appeared on cutting spending and raising taxes. That leaves bipartisan leadership talks, chaired by Vice President Biden, as the main venue for a deal that could pass both the House and Senate.
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Tea party faces unusual opponent in national debt limit battle
Usually natural allies, the tea party and the business lobby are at odds over if and how to raise the national debt limit.
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Unemployment extension 101: what you need to know
The Senate passed an unemployment extension Wednesday evening. Who is eligible? Is it retroactive to June 2? When will the checks be in the mail? We cover the basics.
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Healthcare reform fallout: Which states could lose financially?
States that have not already expanded Medicaid programs are worried about healthcare reform bringing new financial burdens.
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Congress's early task: What to do about national debt ceiling?
A vote to raise the national debt ceiling is always tough, because it casts the majority party as a reckless spender. But Congress must confront the issue, probably Jan. 20, upon lawmakers' return from recess. If the ceiling is not raised, the government will likely run out of funds in February.
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Who will rein in healthcare costs? Don't look to Congress.
The issue of controlling healthcare costs is so contentious that Congress may opt for a bill that punts much of the task to an independent commission.
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Seniors on Social Security likely to get a bonus check
There won’t be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. But lawmakers of both parties – and Obama – want to help Social Security recipients during tough economic times.
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Obama fast-tracks healthcare reform
Even as the president urges Senate Democrats to move quickly, a Congressional Budget Office ruling lowers a hurdle that tripped up the Clinton-era reform effort.
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Democrats' message to GOP in budget plan: We don't need you
Though Democrats are asking for bipartisan support, the resolution passed Wednesday suggests they are prepared to go it alone on healthcare and education reform.
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House passes $3.6 trillion budget plan
The plan, which will help fund Obama's healthcare reform and education agenda, is also on track to pass in the Senate Wednesday.
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What does a $1.2 trillion budget deficit look like?
It would buy 4.8 billion Wiis. As a standard mortgage, it would cost $6.7 billion a month.
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In switch, Obama emphasizes belt-tightening
Once the economy starts growing again, he wants to cut programs that have 'outlived their usefulness.'
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State and city budgets falling fast
Shortfalls are beginning to hit local government services across the country.
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US stares at a $1 trillion deficit. How bad is that?
The number ballooned amid the banking bailout. Tax hikes may lie ahead.
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Economic stimulus, Round 2?
Rumblings about a possible second boost prompt economists to look at alternatives to the 'tax rebate.'
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